# memoryOS vs Crypto Guys

The clearest difference is price: memoryOS at Free against Crypto Guys's $1.99. memoryOS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). Crypto Guys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

memoryOS is free to download; Crypto Guys costs $1.99 up front. memoryOS sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Crypto Guys asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for memoryOS against 5.0 for Crypto Guys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memoryOS has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of memoryOS's written reviews are positive against 60% of Crypto Guys's.

memoryOS ships an update every 2 weeks, Crypto Guys every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memoryOS | Crypto Guys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-guys/id1565876146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 248 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encoder Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524669695) | [Muhammad Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286410125) |

## What reviewers say

### memoryOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Education, #101 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your memory and focus with interactive lessons and a virtual mind palace game. Learn scientifically proven techniques to improve knowledge retention and recall a wide range of information, from names and numbers to complex data and entire books.

**Highlights:** Interactive bite-sized lessons, Virtual Mind Palaces game, Spaced repetition system, Scientifically proven techniques, Improve knowledge retention, Memorize diverse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Expert Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Student 3 Months Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Expert Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 6 Months Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $148.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $174.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $174.99 | per year |
| 10 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Loci Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Loci Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memory techniques
- 👍 Interactive and engaging
- 💡 Innovative use of memory palaces
- 🤩 Impressive results in a short time
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around pricing
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling and marketing tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Navigation and UI elements not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices and lost progress
- Connectivity problems when using cellular data

**Requested features**

- More free content and lessons
- Ability to create custom memory palaces
- Better progress tracking and analytics
- Integration with other learning/productivity apps
- Offline mode for lessons and memory palaces


### Crypto Guys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-guys/id1565876146)

Stay informed about the cryptocurrency market with real-time data on the fear and greed index, emerging trends, and upcoming events. Discover valuable tips and tricks to navigate the crypto landscape.

**Highlights:** Fear and Greed Index, Market Trends, Upcoming Events, Tips and Tricks, Crypto News

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memoryOS free?

memoryOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crypto Guys free?

Crypto Guys costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, memoryOS or Crypto Guys?

Crypto Guys is rated higher. memoryOS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Crypto Guys averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do memoryOS or Crypto Guys have ads?

Neither memoryOS nor Crypto Guys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, memoryOS or Crypto Guys?

memoryOS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crypto Guys every 9 months. Most recently, memoryOS was updated on October 18, 2026 and Crypto Guys on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*